Drought in Kenya devastating tourism industry

Drought in Kenya devastating tourism industry
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The tourism industry in Kenya is severely suffering as number of jungle animals are dying due to the draught. The relentless drought across East Africa is worsening because of global climate change and the continued destruction of forests, grasslands, wetlands and other critical ecosystems, the United Nation's Environment Programme (UNEP) is warning. The Kenyan government says nearly four million people are now close to starvation after the rains have failed for three straight years.
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